Marcia Thomas
Contributing Writer
The board of the Opera House Theatre Players met recently to finalize plans for the upcoming annual YNOT Awards dinner scheduled for August 4 at Roma’s Italian Restaurant in Jefferson.
Several names were placed before the board to choose for the Lucille Terry Cultural and Performing Arts Award, the Dorothy Award, the Sherry’s Big Heart Award; and the Good Neighbor Award. The selection of the winners will be announced at the dinner with recognition given to each.
Also, about 15 actors and entertainers were nominated as the “best” in each of the categories including Best Actor,, Best Actress, and Best Entertainer in a Musical. Also placed on the ballot which has been mailed to all members of the theatre group is a category for Best Show of the Season which includes “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”; “Laundry and Bourbon”, and “Alexander’s Ragtime Band and Saloon Show”. In several cases the shows were directed by an actor in the show itself. Ballots were mailed out with a return ballot envelope along with a invitation to the dinner. Ballots should be returned by August 2.
The YNOT Awards dinner is open to the public but a reservation should be made by Aug. 4 to JeffersonTheatre@aol.com or 903-665-8243. Those attending will have a choice of two entrees, Lasagna or Chicken Alfredo, along with a salad and bread and you should select your choice upon entering the private dining room. Meals and/or beverages may be paid for in advance or at the end of the event by each person.